Seen on the walk back from the hardware store where we went to find materials with which to work around the problem of the new windlass not fitting into the holes in the bowsprit that the old windlass did. This, despite the reassurances of the manufacturer that it would. Sigh. But... #BeautyInTheWorld#HereNow#JustBreathe

I usually Photograph people, not things, but when you come across something as beautiful as this old church decorated for Christmas you have to stop and appreciate it.
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And what a blessing to be able to see God’s love for us depicted by the open gate. We may believe that He is closed off from us, but the open gate beckons us to come closer and enter into his love, which is abundant, constant, and never ending.